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Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Khan to fight Salita in first title defense

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Khan to take on Salita for WBA title defense

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

History made before my eyes

Dan Rafael

LOS ANGELES -- It's been an eventful few days here. I arrived Thursday morning (grrrrr, no upgrade) to cover Saturday night's Vitali Klitschko-Cristob...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Marquez a good first step for 'Money'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

What's brewing in boxing

Dan Rafael

...Michael Katsidis. • Also talked to manager Frank Espinoza and he filled me in on two...the televised undercard when the Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams fight is rescheduled for Dec. 5. That's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Pavlik denying Williams, boxing fans

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts. … This whole Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams postponement/cancellation is a mess. I just hope the fight comes off this fall, even if it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Margarito still running with wrong crowd

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • If Antonio Margarito wants to get his boxing license back in the United States, he sure is going abo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Forrest's impact felt beyond the ring

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Driven and skilled inside the ring, Vernon Forrest may have been even more dedicated to others outside the ropes. Boxing never gave him quite the recognition he deserved, but those who knew Forrest best won't soon forget his compassion and character.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Khan cruises past Kotelnik, claims title

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

A one-round loss in September 2008 had boxing fans fooled into believing Amir Khan couldn't take a punch. Khan proved just the opposite by dethroning Andreas Kotelnik in 12 pulsating rounds.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Super middles so hot, there could be two tournaments

Dan Rafael

...Some of the candidates Schaefer mentioned were Andre Berto, Joshua Clottey, Kermit Cintron, Zab Judah and Paul Williams. If my vote counts for anything, I would prefer the Berto fight. • Boxing definitely can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Cotto win had something for everyone

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

If your idea of a good fight involves blood, guts, a knockdown, a body slam, rabid fans, an iconic arena, a controversial decision, threats of retirement and a parade the day after, then Miguel Cotto-Joshua Clottey was the fight for you.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2009

Stripping Forrest was right move by WBC

Dan Rafael

...or Arthur Abraham suddenly wants to fight Paul Williams, I'd love to see Williams take on...referee will count it this time -- unlike referee Frank Santore Jr., who brutally blew the KO call...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Hopkins-Trinidad II? Say it ain't so

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • I've been hearing rumblings of a Bernard Hopkins-Felix Trinidad rematch at 168 pounds being discussed...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Wright's the fight Williams has been looking for

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...in the flesh!" It's been a while but Wright is ready to make a reappearance Saturday. Williams and Wright find each other Winky Wright sure knows what Paul Williams is going through. From the...

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